The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-06-23
SOUTH and NORTH.
The Fraternal Gathering Of
Those Once Enemies.
The Experience of R. E. Lee
Camp in the Hub,
A Warm Welcome to tho
Southerners.

Southerners.
Never before has Fancuil Hall held
such an assembly as gathered within its
walls when the Confederate Veterans
were banquetcd by John A. Andrew
Post 10. For more than four hours the
walls of the grand old Cradle Of Liberty
resounded with elo iuent words of 10y
atty from the lips of those who quar-
ter Of a century ago met on many
bloody field of conflict. Statesmen of
national fame spoke words of congratu-
lation that the past bitterness Is buried
forever, and that to-day men of all sec
tons can unite in one common psalm of
thanksgiving. The hall was beautifully
and deliberately decorated. AS soon as
the dinner was over, Commander Will
liam B. Daley Of Post 10, welcomed the
guests as follows:
Comrades OF Lee Camp Confederate Vctcr'
nns: In behalf of John A, Andrew Post Is.
Grand Army of tho Republic, extend to you
hearty welcome Wo remember with pleas
ure and with gratitude tho cordial and cnthu>
siastic welcome you gave to us when we visited
your grand old commonwealth laA October.
Tho bitterness caused by four long years at
terrible war hud passed away, The veterans
of the Grand Amy of Boston, OF Massachu-
sets, OF New England, rejoice in tho orportu-
nifty TO reciprocate your courtesy, and to prove
that We are indeed brothers. We rejoice in
the opportunity to show to the world that the
men who looked into each others eyes,
flaming with fire oil battle, can sit At the social
board, and in good will and comrade.hip tell
again the story of those fearful days. Again
! bid you hearty and cordial welcome.
Comrade Harrison Hume of Post Is,
was then introduced and made a ringing
speech.
Hon. John Goode spoke for the vet
Grams.
Mr. President and Fellow Citizens; Tb,
pleasing duty of responding has been assigned
to me on behalf of r. Z. Lee Camp of Con
iederate Veterans. / am here to return
thanks for this magnificent reception. This
city Of Roston, the metropolis of New Eng
land, has long enjoyed the reputation of ele-
CANT and large-hearted hospitality which has
been co>extensive with the limit.
of our country ITSELF But. my friends though
Boston may DO prond of her magnificent har-
Dor, her elegant culture, her public spirited
citizens, her admirable schools, her beautiful
monuments and her noble charities. the mem.
bers of r. E. Lee camp will be ready hereafter
to maintain before all corners and all goers her
acknowled pre-emincnce as n city of elegant,
whole souled Astounding hospitality. There
are times, gent, men, when silence is more
eloquent than words, when language is too
poor to give expression to the deep emotions
of the heart. Coming from the Old Dominion
wo are happy to salute you here rs our friends,
our countrymen, our fellow citizens Tho time
was when Virginia contributed her Henry her
Jefferson her Washington as fellow laborers
with Otis, Adams and Warren in kindling tho
fires of the Revolutionary struggle. I,
is true That We had an unhappy civil
strife, the memory of which VIC
all desire buried deep in the bosom Of the
ocean. Gentlemen, it is n matter for congrat-
ulation that "grim visaged war hath smoothd
his wrinkled front" anu all again is peace. l,
is matter of devout thanksgiving that We arc
once moro one people, under one constitution
and with one destiny. My counuymen, what
rich md precious inheritance is ours us cti-
zens of the United States No other nation OF
the globe equals us in undeveloped treasure, in
mines, soil and forest. By tho blessings OF
Almighty God We have grown from 100000
10 10000, 900 OF people, and from l3 weak and
dependent colonies to SO free, powerful pros
porous states. 1t is no vainglorious boast tC
|
the nations Of tho earth. And gentlemen
whcu we contemplate for n moment the strlc
ture of our government, we nra filled with nd
mirntion for the sngacity and wisdom of the
patriot fathers who planned it. Under our sys-
tenn law i. tho supreme power in this lund
Chief Justice Marshall on famous occasion
sa d that "lhe government Of the United
States is government OF Inv, and not o.
men," Judge Miller said, "No man in thi,
10 az hi h that ha 10 oh w tha 10 ,
We have witnessed the most gigantic clvi
war the world has ever seen. From the
foundation of the government there haC
been two opposing theori as to the lin
ta,ions upon its powers under the constitution
This radical difference of opinion finally cul-
minated in war When the war terminated
the proplc Of Virginia hid literally nothing
left but the soil. They went 10 work with q
resolutc purpose. What has been tho result
No people on the face of the c nth ever ex
hibitcd greater recupcrative energ es than the
people Of that State since the war We ar,
| e,e TO talk as brethren and friends. l believe
that Virginians are very much misunderstoot
in some sections OF our country | know
whereof affirm when ! say that not II singl,
man among hem wou'd he establish the insti
tuition OF slavery il he could. There is rot
man among them who haibors in his breast on
, partcl. OF luminosity or resentment TOWARD
this proud American Union oil its brave de
tenders. When they fured that banner wh;c
they followed for -four long and weary years
and renewed their allegiance TO the govern
mcnt of the Unied States, they acted in goo
mi h. They do not believe that the cssentla
features Of the government have been change,
by the results OF the war. The war abolishe
slavery and destroyed ioiever the doctrine c
secession but it did break down the bar
Tiers OF the constitution. 1t didn't remove il
limitations upon power; it didn't de
stroy the federal character of the great repub
lie; it didn't convert government OF well
defnedand limited powers intoa grand con
solida,cd empire. / want to repeat wit
emphasis that whan any man in this bron,
land supposes that Virginia. the mother G
Henry jefferson, Mason, Madison. job
MAJ shall George Washington, supposcs tina
she does not love this Union he is mistaken
II the government ever becomes involved i
trouble with anv foreign power, you will fin
that the men of Vuginii will respond wit
nlacrity, and if our sister commonwealth. tn
Old Bay State, gets into my trouble with he
, ncighbor across tho border on the fisher
question, ami shall send down to the OF
Dominion the Macedonian cry, Come up on
help us' the men Of Virginia will come
; your call Cheers
Coy. Ames sp oke for assachusetts
Mr. Commander and Veterans e-fAIassaclu
sets and Virginia: 1t is n most Agreeable dut
: which devolves upon me 10 welcome in tn
, name Of the commonwealth of Massachusetts
these representative men of the common
wealth OF Virginia In this ancient hall Their
:, are no memories, that are not pleasant meme
0 ries. no associations but patriot
ssocations. Your stute has proud his,oy
great past, but her present has in it all tn
elements of yet prouder ard greater iu
ture. Looking forward TO this bright future
peaceful progress and growth Massachusetts
: seeking always 10 keep somewhere near tn
head of the procession herself. bids virgini
godspeed and wishes her people the large.
: and fullest measure OF happiness and prosper
, ty. Massachusetts, has peculiar pride
Virginia Both states wero settled by poop
Of the same race although they differed vel
!, strongly on questions of pollty and religion
n both states were pre>eminent in the strugg
r which resulted IN the birth OF this nation
both states have ever been motel fc